Synonyms of budding

budding 1 of 2

adjective

ˈbə-diŋ 

as in nascent

beginning to come into existence

the budding romance between the coworkers was the talk of the office

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nascent
• initial
• first
• incipient
• elementary
• inchoate
• original
• inceptive
• aborning
• introductory
• formative
• embryonic
• fundamental
• inaugural
• preliminary
• rudimentary
• preparatory
• inchoative
• formless
• incoherent
• primitive
• crude
• rude

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mature
• adult
• ripe
• full-fledged
• full-blown
• higher
• advanced
• ripened
• high
• developed
• evolved
• improved
• refined

budding

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verb

present participle of bud

as in blossoming

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blossoming
• burgeoning
• flowering
• blooming
• bourgeoning
• unfolding
• leafing
• efflorescing
• blowing
• leaving
• opening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fading
• withering
• wilting
• dying
• drying up
• shriveling
• shrivelling
• dropping
• expiring
• perishing

Examples of budding in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

But there are various budding strategies aimed at extending telomeres, potentially slowing down the aging process and improving healthspan. —William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024

But an influx of new, talented entrepreneurs and budding businesses — a market hall, new eateries and entertainment possibilities — have upped the city’s cool factor, Hoffert says. —Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2024

Initiatives like the Bahamas Entrepreneurial Venture Fund provide crucial support to budding entrepreneurs, fostering a vibrant business environment. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 July 2024

Like his brother, Lazer is also a budding musician. —Kelsey Lentz, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2024